Printer with independently supported print unit and lid
US8562231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/31
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal printer in which an upper lid portion and a printing unit can be opened off a main body of the printer by a single operation and the upper lid portion is not closed even when a closing direction force is exerted on the printing unit during ink ribbon replacement. The upper lid portion has a stopper 34 that supports an upper lid portion 30 in a predetermined rotative position relative to a main body 20 and releases support of the upper lid portion 30 when the upper lid portion 30 is closed. A unit stopper 44 supports a printing unit 40 relative to the main body 20 at a smaller rotation angle than the upper lid portion 30 and releases support of the printing unit 40 when the printing unit 40 is closed. A connecting member 35 connects the upper lid portion 30 and the printing unit 40 in a fitted state where the printing unit 40 is fitted to the upper lid portion 30. In a state where the upper lid portion 30 and the printing unit 40 are closed, the upper lid portion 30 and the printing unit 40 are connected by the connecting member 35.
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